​Last week one of the Phoenix employers that I visited and handed my photo to, Tuft & Needle, recommended that I apply using its general application option. I was reluctant since I’ve written before about how blindly submitting an online application is like throwing your resume into a black hole, but this felt different.

I formed connections with the place! I met its employees! This should count for something so today I spent the 1.5+ hrs of my life writing the cover letter and answering the questions on the application to officially be considered for employment.